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How to remove a package from a system?

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How to remove a package from a system?

by  Michael42  Posted    (Edited  )
Common Package Related Commands
Display package info:
pkginfo <=== Show ALL packages
pkginfo <packagename>
pkginfo |grep -i <uniquestring>

Remove package:
pkgrm <packagename>
pkgrm -n <packagename> (For No prompts.)

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Example Session to Remove All "samba" Related Packages
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1. To determine all the possible related packages to uninstall run: pkginfo | grep -i samba

2. Then for each related package: pkgrm <pkgname>
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